Publications

Dr. Roshini Raj, New York City gastroenterologist and founder of the skincare line TULA, said emerging research holds promise that probiotics could treat acne, rosacea, eczema and aging skin. She also said probiotics can help consumers achieve clearer skin, decrease skin sensitivity and redness, and also...

By Dr. Roshini Raj
About 85% of women experience at least one nagging symptom of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) every month. Experts don’t fully understand why PMS happens (or why some women are lucky enough to skip things like bloating, mood swings and food cravings), but it seems to be related to both...

By Dr. Roshini Raj
Before you even think about drugs, it’s important to get the correct diagnosis. Stress and lack of sleep, as well as anxiety or depression, can cause problems with concentration, and all these things require specific treatments. Look back to when your issues...

By Dr. Roshini Raj
The latest science says that there’s no need to do blood tests for B12, iron, calcium or even vitamin D unless you’re experiencing symptoms of a deficiency or you have a condition, like celiac or inflammatory bowel disease, that predisposes you to...

By Dr. Roshini Raj
A lack of zzz’s isn’t the only potential cause of the shadows under your eyes. One common culprit: seasonal allergies. Constant congestion can affect blood flow to your sinuses, making the vessels under your eyes swell. This, in turn, brings on that purplish...

By. Dr. Roshini Raj
Sorry, but you can’t skip the doctor’s office because you can Facebook chat with your girlfriend who just happens to be an MD. The problem with asking a friend to casually weigh in is that she isn’t formally seeing you in her office, so...

By Dr. Roshini Raj
In general, as long as you’re healthy and you don’t smoke, you can take birth control pills as long as you want, up until a few years postmenopause. Oral contraceptives are among the best-studied drugs available, with more than 50 years of...